Dare2Diva is Grateful

Going to bed with a migraine is a double edged sword. It is so nice to be in a dark quiet room but the quiet is drowned out by the pounding in your head. I eventually get to sleep thanks to some pain killers, anti-emetic and a sleeping pill. OK, after the best sleep in ages I woke and 5mins later the migraine re-visits but the sleep was wonderful. Universe 1) I am grateful for the amazing sleep I had last night. I don't recall having slept like that for nearly a year. I cannot express the gratitude I have for that. 2) I am grateful for the black bread, poached egg and bacon I had this morning. The bread I was most grateful for because it was the first bit of carbohydrate I had had in 3 days. It is funny how I crave bacon and poached eggs if I wake up with a migraine. Seriously like a hangover reaction. I won't question it. I enjoyed it. 3) I am grateful for my first cup of tea this morning. I know, I tend to talk a lot about food in this journal, but what can I say. I love

It is hard to be grateful on a day when a migraine has overstayed its welcome. I woke up with it at around 4am but after some thinking, I have my list Universe 1) I am grateful that I was able to get back to sleep after waking so early with a migraine. 2) I am grateful that although I have been feeling quite nauseous, I have still been able to consume enough food to take the necessary meds. 3) I am grateful and happy that my sister and nephew came for a visit today. It was lovely to see them and get a bubby cuddle. 4) I am grateful that my headache has dulled so I can catch up on my emails etc 5) I am grateful for the pot of chili that I made for dinner. Really quite spicy hot and very tasty 6) I am grateful that today is the last day of my carb detox. I have never looked forward to a poached egg on toast more in my life. Blessings

Today has been a surprisingly good day. A great start to the day, great middle, and ok night after a nana nap. Universe 1) I am grateful that I woke early to get some washing done this morning and that I woke up feeling energised. I know this may not seem like much of an accomplishment but after the day 1 detox and how ill I was feeling last night, to wake up feeling refreshed and with a clear head, was an unexpected surprise. 2) I am grateful for a great lesson I had with a fabulous young lady. It is great to hear improvements in such a short time. 3) I am grateful that I had a breakthrough with my psychologist today and I didn't cry. Yay me. I really think I can get through this but I have to make major changes in my life. Those changes first start with the me and the expectations I set for myself. They are really unrealistic but when I am in an up mood, I can achieve them but come back to normal or below par, and those expectations cannot be met. I am setting myself up to f

Today was the start of my carb detox. I have felt the need to do this because I am addicted to carbs which includes pasta, bread, sugar, chocolate and I just feel really sluggish. Even more so for the last 6mths since I have been on some medication which can make you put on weight. Just what I need. I have actually done well today until about 8pm and I am now feeling quite tired with a headache and really hungry. Good thing about this is that I will have a bit more protein shortly and water and then I am sure sleeping won't be a problem tonight. That will be great. Universe 1) I am grateful that I have had a pretty easy day considering the detox. I am only just starting to feel the effects of it now so that is pretty good going. 2) I am grateful that I have been able to drink the 2.5L of water without a problem. It is funny. If I put water in a large bottle and drink from a glass, I struggle getting 8 glasses down, but if I put it in smaller 750ml bottles and drink directly fro

I really am very lucky that I get to go for a drive and teach a wonderful family, get greeted at the gate by the golden lab, then get bombarded by a 2 and a 3yr old wanting cuddles and a chat and a 9 and 10yr old wanting to show me what they have been able to do during the week. This is all before I even get to see the piano. The little ones get to have a sing with their older brother and sister and then when we are done, they get to have their piano lesson 'with the book'. It is just a wonderful thing to have each week. Universe 1) I am grateful for my teaching day today. It was so lovely to get cuddles from the little ones and to have the older ones excited to show me a piece they have been able to get hands together. I am most excited about the music building blocks we are building with the babies. They have a love of music and it is part of their life. 2) I am grateful today is the day before carb detox. Alright, I am really being stupid, but what the hell. I have consu

It was a public holiday today. In Australia, we value our public holidays so much that if a national day falls on a weekend, we get the Monday off. I find this quite amusing and so typically Aussie and one of the many reasons I am proud to call myself an Aussie. We love our time off work because it is a time to spend with family and friends and share a BBQ and a drink or 2. This public holiday meant that I got to see my younger sister and her crew and we had a really nice day. Universe 1) I am grateful for the amazing weather we had today. The morning was a little cold but the sun was shining and it was just beautiful. 2) I am grateful for the opportunity to spend time with my sister and niece bonding over the cooking of beef and veggie soup. It is always really nice to share time cooking and this was no exception. The soup was awesome too! 3) I am grateful to be able to share a fruit tingle with my 21 mth old nephew. Perhaps I shouldn't have given him this treat but he asked

It is ANZAC day today. I would dare say, the most important day in the Australian Calendar. It is a time to reflect and give thanks to the Diggers (soldiers) who have fought for and on behalf of our country so that we can live in peace and safety. Whether you agree with war or not, whether you think Australia has been sent to fight other countries wars and we had no right or reason being there or not, these men and women have gone and done what their country has asked of them. Risked their lives and many, given their lives. Lest We Forget. Universe 1) I am grateful that our diggers have risked their lives for our country so that we can live in peace and safety. 2) I am grateful that I live in Australia. We are free from war. That is an amazing gift. 3) I am grateful that I have been able to focus on other things today other than myself. Being in the place I am in, I am being rather self focused, but I need to be in order to get a sense of well being and control back, but it is goo